Lucy is performing an assessment on a child who has been admitted with osteomyelitis of the hip. Lucy knows that while doing the assessment, the patient may exhibit:
1. No signs of pain.
2. Erythema and edema to the hip.
3. Normal vital signs.
4. A good appetite.
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1. The child will be in pain and require intervention.
2. Erythema and edema will be prominent, along with pain.
3. Vital signs may be elevated because of the pain, erythema, and edema to the hip.
4. The appetite may be decreased because of the pain.
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